A veterinarian’s letter to Delta about their ban on service dogs who they say are ‘pit bulls’
Thursday, Jul 5th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
I’ve flown almost 5 million miles on Delta, and this week I sent a letter to them protesting their ban on service dogs they say are “pit bulls.” This ban […]
Read more »Low thyroid in dogs: What you need to know
Monday, Jul 2nd, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Low thyroid, or hypothyroidism, can cause troubling symptoms in dogs who suffer from the condition. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: My dog has been diagnosed with […]
Read more »Why do dogs lick us? The answer could save your life!
Monday, Jun 25th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
A reader asked about one of the mysteries of the universe: Why do dogs like to lick us? There are multiple reasons for this behavior, including one that might save […]
Read more »A veterinarian’s regrets
Thursday, Jun 21st, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
We have a family motto that sits atop a bulletin board we’ve called the “Becker Brag Board” since the first pre-school pictures and photos were push-pinned into place. The Becker […]
Read more »Getting ahead of your dog’ motion sickness
Monday, Jun 18th, 2018 | By Dr. Marty Becker
Does your dog get car sick? This problem is more complicated than you might think. Here’s how I explained it to a reader. Q: We’re going on a road trip […]
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